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Step Ahead Primary School

Private primary school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Step Ahead Primary School is a private primary school in Tsomo. It currently teaches around 676 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Step Ahead Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tsomo, Step Ahead Primary School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

676
Learners
28
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Step Ahead Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Step Ahead Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Step Ahead Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Step Ahead Primary School's 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Step Ahead Primary School, 1,513 compared with 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Step Ahead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Step Ahead Primary School's 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Step Ahead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Step Ahead Primary School's 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Step Ahead Primary School's 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Step Ahead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

And within Tsomo itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Step Ahead Primary School, with 833 learners against 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Step Ahead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Step Ahead Primary School, with 772 learners against 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Step Ahead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Step Ahead Primary School, at 707 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Step Ahead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy is a similar size to Step Ahead Primary School, with 583 learners against 676, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Step Ahead Primary School.
  • Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 430 learners against Step Ahead Primary School's 676; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Step Ahead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7 Hartley Street, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
083 591 1218
Website
stepaheadprimary.co.za
Email
admin@stepaheadprimary.co.za
EMIS number
200601160

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Step Ahead Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Step Ahead Primary School directly, on 083 591 1218, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Step Ahead Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Step Ahead Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Step Ahead Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Tsomo besides Step Ahead Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Step Ahead Primary School?
Step Ahead Primary School reported 676 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Step Ahead Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Step Ahead Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Step Ahead Primary School a public or private school?
Step Ahead Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Step Ahead Primary School?
You can call 083 591 1218. It is located at 7 Hartley Street, Tsomo, 5400.
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